Industrially, 2-ethyl-1-hexanol (2-EH) is mainly used in the manufacture of ester plasticizers which are used in producing soft polyvinyl chloride. The other major use of 2-EH is in the manufacture of a chemical used in the manufacture of coating materials, adhesives, printing inks, and impregnating agents.

• Inert Reassessment Decision Document for 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol (PDF)(27 pp, 6 MB)